We help Scandinavian companies to grow on the world’s most dynamic market, China

Retention Group

“To reach success, the right management team in China is crucial. You need to have the right competence as well as the right company/business culture.”

Retention has a unique business focus, we specialize in helping Scandinavian companies to find the right management in China. We are always close to our clients headquarter in Scandinavia, as we are based in Malmö, but also to their local sites in China through our Shanghai office.The reason is the importance of transparency, a key factor to a successful China operation. A lack of transparency means increased risk taking. Since the start in China back in 2010 Retention has completed over 300 assignments on Top Management level. We have a profound knowledge of what type of profiles that will create results but also, through our constantly growing network of profiles with extensive China experience, we know where to find them.

Retention – the strategic partner that secure further growth.

Through our close cooperation with our Clients we have devopled our solutions not only for Chinas complex market but also to be the task force when our Clients need business critical positions on an international basis, we recruit:

– The right Management for your Chinese operation
– The right Manager for your international subsidary company
– The right Specialist who is critical for your further growth

Retention Clients

Retention – the strategic partner that secure further growth.

Through our close cooperation with our Clients we have devopled our solutions not only for Chinas complex market but also to be the task force when our Clients need business critical positions on an international basis, we recruit:

– The right Management for your Chinese operation
– The right Manager for your international subsidary company
– The right Specialist who is critical for your further growth

”What currently happens in China is the greatest thing that happened in the People’s Republic of China’s history, what we see is nothing less than a paradigm shift”

– Mats Harborn, President European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Retention Process

The Retention process is a method developed by us built on over ten years of experience recruiting top management professionals and key competence in China, Scandinavia and internationally for global Nordic companies. The method is divided into 3 steps and the process is finalized when we have completed the follow up analysis.

Retention re:3 Process

”China is currently facing major changes. China will move from accumulating assets to get assets to generate revenue. The system is also about to change, the market will play a crucial role – the government sets the rules of the game but then have to take a step back and let the market play on the field”

– Mats Harborn, President European Union Chamber of Commerce in China

Retention News

China, the world’s most dynamic market, is constantly changing. The opportunities are great but so are the risks. Insight and overall knowledge is crucial for long-term successful business in China. Our Newsletter keeps our network updated with the Chinese economy, markets, industries, policies, reforms and much more. Follow our news or apply for our newsletter to receive the latest business news from China, all in one place, summarized by us.

“The local company must bear their own costs. We must decide if we want to have Scandinavian or Chinese culture in the local company. Mixed management is needed if we want to strengthen the western culture”

– Lars-Åke Severin, Chairman Swedish Chamber of Commerce in China.

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Retention Group Scandinavia

Mats Lind, Managing Partner

B.Sc Business Administration
Completed assignments: Over 500

– Founder of Retention Group
– Over 15 years experience within Executive Search globally
– Extensive experience leading Scandinavian companies
– Founder of several HR Consultancies
– Languages: Swedish, English

Retention Group China

Ning Wang, Head of China Desk

B.A. English Literature (China)M.A. Global Journalism (Sweden)

– 17 years working experience in Asia and Europe across several industries
– Advisor on business culture and negotiation, especially for China
– Executive coach in negotiation for Saïd Business School, Oxford University
– Experience in running executive education programmes on several continents

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Executive Summary

China, the world’s most dynamic market, is constantly changing. The opportunities are great but so are the risks. Great insight and overall knowledge is crucial for long-term successful business operations.